Eduard 491161 MiG-15 HOBBY 2000/ BRONCO 1/48 – Photo-Etched Detail Set

The Eduard 491161 detail set is designed for the 1/48 scale MiG-15 model, recommended for HOBBY 2000 and BRONCO kits. This premium set of accessories was created with experienced modelers in mind, those who wish to enrich a standard plastic model with exceptionally realistic details and precise replication of the original. The set belongs to the "photo-etched details for plastic models" category and will be appreciated by both collectors and aviation modeling enthusiasts.

Product Features

• Scale: 1/48
• Materials: photo-etched brass
• Compatibility: HOBBY 2000 and BRONCO kits – MiG-15
• Product type: plastic model upgrade set / modeling accessories
• Components: photo-etched seatbelts, cockpit instruments, cockpit and landing gear details, minor surface details

MiG-15 – Brief Historical Overview

The MiG-15 is a famous Soviet jet fighter, one of the most important aircraft of the Cold War era. The aircraft entered service in 1949 and was extensively used by the USSR and countries of the Eastern Bloc, as well as many allied nations worldwide. The most well-known theater of operations involving the MiG-15 was the Korean conflict (1950-1953), where it engaged in legendary dogfights with American F-86 Sabres. The aircraft operated in the air forces of countries such as China, North Korea, Poland, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, and many others until the 1970s.

Why Choose the Eduard 491161 Set?

• Unmatched accuracy and level of detail – photo-etched parts provide results far superior to standard plastic sprues.
• Enhances the realism of the model, highlighting key features and aircraft details.
• Ideal for advanced dioramas and collector displays, especially for fans of postwar and Cold War aviation.
• Precisely fitting elements offer a high level of comfort even for the most demanding modelers.

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

We recommend this set for experienced modelers who wish to elevate their MiG-15 to the highest level of realism and all enthusiasts of military aviation history. Difficulty level – 4/5. Precision and skill in working with small photo-etched parts are required.